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MD Hasan

•3w

I am planning to buy a Tata Safari petrol for my family, and I doubt the car’s service support and long-term reliability. Can you please advise?

Autocar India

•2w

We understand your doubts about the long-term reliability and service experience of the Tata Safari, especially since Tata Motors’ reputation in this area has taken a bit of a beating in recent years. That said, the company is making a strong push to improve the overall ownership experience.

While it’s still a little early to comment definitively on how the Safari petrol will hold up over many years, we don’t expect it to be problematic to own. The new Tata petrol engine is a very modern unit manufactured at the company’s all-new engine facility at its Sanand plant, known for its higher quality standards.

On the whole, you can go ahead with the Tata Safari petrol with confidence. It’s spacious, very smooth, and nice to drive, making it a strong choice for family use.

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Gourav Bundela

•1w

Dear Hasan, TATAs service us a huge issue and their quality of work and delays in procuring parts his unbearable. Can you even their dealers dont keep stock of the basic brake pads which is replaced by them at 15kservive interval. I own a Safari Diesel AT XZA+O and believe me its nightmare handling the service and repair issues.

Gourav Bundela

•1w

Dear Hasan, Tata's servicing is not at all good and sometimes even worse than other Indian Automakers. I own a Safari XZA + O model and trust me I am facing serious quality issues in the service aspect of this brand. Any complaint is not rectified properly and we need to visit service centre multiple times to get final resolution. The manpower is unskilled and quality of work is pathetic. I recently got the paint work done for my vehicle and the quality of work was disaster with bubbles, uneven coat, over spray and damage to other parts of my windows. My brother owns a XUV 700 and trust me the service and quality of workmanship of Mahindra is 1000 times better than Tata. #NEVER BUY TATA CARS>>>AN HEADACHE FOR LIFE

Pratap kumar Ranahandol

•1w

This is also my favourite...Tata Safari...pls. advice me which model will be the best for my family of 5 members.

Sampath kumar

•2w

I want buy Hyundai creta Top model (king) on road price Rs 23lakh, for 2025 production, what snout your openin

Avi

•2w

Service is still a pain point. I too own a Tata car and I seriously doubt if I would go back to ice vechile again Even though it's out of the world product. They have to improve a lot in their basics. Safari when it runs it's a magnificent vechile, question is would you still go for a car where your sure of safety but uncertain about reliability?

choudhary saab

•1w

Well said … only buy Safari if you are madly in love with the car … else maintenance and service centre going to make you cry

Ashis Rai

•2w

Hi I am planning for a Scorpio N .2026 Should i go ahead or wait for the face lift 2026 which is not officialy announced .Pls advise .

choudhary saab

•1w

Why not the facelift if it is going to hit the market in the second quarter. I hope this time they bring the actual facelift unlike 7xO

•2w

Not sure about your budget. Safari haz good 3 row seating space but is underpowered. Service is not good and long term reliability is a issue. Xuv7xo is another option it has a powerful engine, but third row has limited headroom service is a bigger issue than Safari, reliability wise better than Safari. Best would be to consider Toyota Hycross if you are looking for a family car, nice engine, nice space, good service and long term reliability only that looks will not be as appealing as Safari or the Xuv.

choudhary saab

•1w

The Safari engine performs better than the hycross. If you are going to drive the car then Safari or xuv would be the better choice else go with hycross for comfort and long term reliability. Mileage is not the talking point for all the 3 suvs 😀

Rohit

•2w

I'm planning to buy a 7 seater suv and my budget is around 20 lakh which is the car for and my family

choudhary saab

•1w

Caren’s or Safari good choice

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Sanketh

•1w

Is it a good time to buy the Innova Crysta now, or should I go with the Safari? Which is the better option? I am looking for a 7-seater SUV. Or is there any other option to consider?

Autocar India

•4h

While the Toyota Innova Crysta does have its merits, namely reliability and resale value, the Tata Safari is a better choice in almost every other way. The Tata Safari uses a monocoque chassis with independent suspension, which gives it much better ride quality than the ladder-frame chassis and solid rear axle of the Crysta.The Safari also has a more modern interior, is much better equipped, and offers better performance, with the option of an automatic gearbox, which the Crysta no longer has. Considering all of these factors, the Safari would be our pick between the two.However, if you are looking for alternatives, the Mahindra XUV 7XO is a more direct competitor to the Safari. The ride quality with the new Da Vinci suspension is superb. It is better equipped with things like the triple-screen setup as standard, and its diesel engine offers better performance too.

Sudhir Singh

I am confused between the Tata Safari petrol and the Scorpio N. Which would be better, and what's the major difference between the Tata Safari Pure X and Adventure X Plus?

Autocar India

•7h

The Safari's three rows are much more comfortable and spacious than the Mahindra Scorpio N's, and its suspension feels a lot plusher too, making it better to drive as well. Overall, the Tata Safari feels more polished in comparison, hence it gets our vote.The price difference between Pure X and Adventure X Plus variant of the Safari is approximately Rs 1.40 lakh (on-road), with the latter being more expensive. For the premium, the Adventure X Plus variant gets larger 18-inch alloys (vs 17s in the Pure X), drive modes, one-touch up and down driver's power window, electonic parking brake with auto hold, rear defogger, leatherette upholstery and an electric driver's seat with memory.While these are nice to have, none of these features is a deal-maker. Instead, the Pure X variant is very well-equipped and actually a better value for money.

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Jeelan Basha

•6d

I have been considering purchasing the Honda Elevate ZX MT and recently visited a Honda showroom, although I did not take a test drive during the visit. I understand that the naturally aspirated engine is reliable and the overall ergonomics seem well designed. However, a few aspects have made me reconsider my decision, such as the under-thigh support for both the driver and rear passengers, the relatively boxy seat design (including how comfortable the middle seat is due to the hump), NVH levels, and Honda’s service experience. I am also wondering whether it would be advisable to wait for a potential hybrid version of the Elevate, although there is no clarity on when Honda might introduce it. Could you please advise whether I should proceed with the Elevate ZX MT or consider waiting or exploring other options?

Autocar India

•45m

Currently, Honda has no plans to introduce an Elevate Hybrid. Instead, it is focusing on its fully electric 0 Alpha SUV, which is poised to launch next year. If a hybrid is what you want, then your current options in this segment are limited to the Maruti Suzuki Grand Vitara/Toyota Hyryder and the Maruti Victoris. Renault has plans to introduce a hybrid version of the upcoming Duster, which should arrive around Diwali this year.If a hybrid is not a priority, then take a look at the new Kia Seltos. The 1.5-litre naturally aspirated engine and CVT combination is a close match for the Elevate and works very well in the city. It is also more spacious, with comfortable seats at the front and rear, and has good NVH levels.

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